Dear Friends,
With the summer heat comes lazy days. Some of us love the heat, while others would rather stay inside. Whatever your desire, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is always there with a bench under a shady tree or a walk through the forest to escape the heat.
We recently hosted several complimentary members-only events, which sold out quickly. In April, Pancakes on the Prairie gave members an opportunity to learn about the prairie ecosystem and the bison that live there, all while enjoying a pancake breakfast on the Demonstration Prairie. The waiting list was long, and we received positive feedback from participants, so be on the lookout for a repeat of this event. In May, Bob O’Kennon once again shared his knowledge of plants during the always-popular Botany with Bob. Our Wonders of Wetlands series returned for the first time in person and was raved about by participants. We will be hosting another one in the fall. Finally, in June, members enjoyed a wonderful tour of the Sid Richardson Museum by its director, Scott Winterrowd. The Bison and the Plains Indians collection was of most interest due to the bison herd at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
We are grateful for your interest and appreciate all the feedback we receive to help us fine-tune our member events so that they are a great experience for everyone.
We have some big news! Construction of the Bison Viewing Decks is scheduled to begin in mid-July, with completion slated for mid-October. This is, of course, if the weather and other factors cooperate. We look forward to you experiencing the decks in the fall and will be planning some members-only events there.
There is more good news! The City of Fort Worth is scheduled to begin the final phase of the Marty Leonard Lotus Marsh Boardwalk restoration late this summer, with completion in February 2023. As you may recall, the Friends contributed $300,000, courtesy of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), toward the project. We will keep you posted on both projects.
Enjoy your summer and keep checking your inbox for fall event announcements!
Your friend in nature,
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